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Minesweeper bags Nirmal Lifestyle account
MUMBAI Minesweeper has bagged the prestigious Nirmal Lifestyle Limited account, for media strategy and planning assignment. Minesweeper will deploy a specialized integrated approach, wherein, a team of cross media specialists who work together on a solution that maximizes the reach and impact of the advertising campaign through media strategy and planning. Earlier, the company had also bagged Catapoolt.com and SVC bank accounts.
Nirmal Lifestyle head of marketing Saurav Shaw said, “We believe that customers should discover an exciting world of branded lifestyle residences specially adapted to every users needs, lifestyles and tastes. We believe in redefining the trends to reflect comfort, practicality, luxury and style. This has also made us a marketplace leader.”
Minesweeper Media COO Sudarshan Rajan said, “Our objective is to optimize media exposure and provide a bang for the buck for Nirmal Lifestyle through an effective combination of media and digital will move towards intelligent analytics which make business easier.”
Minesweeper recently tied up with Quickmetrix to offer digital services, and focuses on maximizing clients’ business results through its services of media planning and implementation, media buying, operations, and analytics with a tool that helps e-commerce companies in responsive media campaigns.
With the width and breadth of offering, Minesweeper says its services are designed to bring clients business plan to a profitable conclusion. The company provides the benefits of having an entire team of experienced and talented specialists available.
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Ameya Velankar steps down as Uber’s head of marketing for India & South Asia
Veteran marketer exits after more than seven years with the ride-hailing giant.
MUMBAI: After more than seven years of steering Uber through the bumpy roads of India’s mobility market, Ameya Velankar has decided to change lanes. Ameya Velankar has stepped down as Head of Marketing for India and South Asia, marking the end of a significant chapter at the ride-hailing company. He had been with Uber since 2019, taking on multiple roles in product and category marketing before rising to lead the marketing function for the region in 2021.
During his tenure, Velankar played a key role in strengthening Uber’s positioning in one of its most competitive and dynamic markets. He helped drive localised marketing strategies and scale adoption across key offerings such as Auto, Moto, Rentals and Intercity, tailoring global platforms to Indian consumer needs.
Prior to joining Uber, Velankar built his marketing expertise at leading consumer companies including SC Johnson and Marico, where he handled category and product leadership roles. His career began at RPG Enterprises.
Details of his next professional move have not been disclosed.
In a fast-evolving mobility landscape where brands constantly battle for attention, Ameya Velankar helped Uber stay relevant and resonant with millions of Indian users. As he moves on from the driver’s seat of marketing, the company will now look for fresh ideas to keep its wheels turning smoothly.
